Chapter 603 Elite magicians board the ship to track down the culprit
The city lord was well aware of his situation. Since the other party had already taken action against him, they must have solid evidence of the crime. It was simply a fantasy for him to escape.
There was a hint of despair in his eyes, but there was still a glimmer of hope, which was to try to save his family.
In his heart, his family was his last concern. Even if he was doomed, as long as his family was safe, it would be a kind of comfort. So, he mustered up the courage to say that if his family was released, he would confess everything.
When Kashin heard the city lord's proposal, he couldn't help but laugh:
"The confession of the dark priest is enough to convict you. It is a fact that the church's armed forces can come and go freely. You are guilty of a death sentence. You are not qualified to bargain. The only way out is to tell the truth."
There was unquestionable majesty in Kashin's voice. He knew very well that the crime committed by the city lord was unforgivable.
In this world, the free movement of church militias often means that there is an unspeakable collusion behind the scenes, which can bring great disasters to the city:
"Other people's parents, wives, relatives and friends have been killed because of your selfishness. Have you ever thought about the sadness of others? Speak quickly!"
Kashin's words were like a sharp blade, piercing straight into the heart of the city lord. There were countless people who suffered because of the city lord's crimes, their families were broken up, and their loved ones were separated. These were all the city lord's unshirkable responsibilities.
When the city lord heard Kashin's words, his heart trembled. He knew that he had no way out.
He mentioned the place where the bribery account books were hidden, and hoped that if someone was sent to fetch the books, everything would become clear.
He said helplessly that he had accepted bribes too many times and the amount was huge, so he could not remember the specific figures at all. He just hoped that this question would not be asked again, so as to avoid being beaten for no reason because of not being able to answer.
Kashin laughed again:
"Okay, as long as the account records are clear, I'll take it as your confession and won't bother me any more. Then the next question is, can the city hall or the surrounding nobles be involved?"
Kashin's eyes were fixed on the city lord. He knew that the answer to this question might involve more forces, which was crucial to the thorough reorganization of Kent City.
When the city lord heard this question, he hesitated for a moment, then said:
"This? My lord, I will take all the blame. Please don't make things difficult for others. You and I are both nobles, and there are some rules... Let's just accept them and let this matter end here."
The city lord tried to use the tacit understanding among the nobles to stop Kashin from continuing the investigation.
In his opinion, there is an unwritten rule among the nobles, which is that when facing danger, they must protect each other's interests and not easily involve others.
However, Kashin shook his head and said seriously:
"I want to eradicate all evil, and you're talking to me about the spirit of nobility? If you come here, you're a lowly criminal. You should answer honestly when I ask you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense? It seems that you haven't studied enough and don't know how lowly you are. I think you need to continue studying. I'll come back later..." Kashin's words shattered the city lord's last fantasy.
In Kashin's view, the status of aristocracy is not a protective umbrella for crime. Once the bottom line of law and morality is violated, it must be punished. He will not let any guilty person go because of the so-called aristocratic spirit.
Two big men immediately took Suleiman to the rack. These two big men were both mercenaries. They had heard that it was the city lord who allowed the dark priests to commit evil all over the country, and they hated the city lord in their hearts.
Therefore, when they executed him, they used heavy whips. Every time the whip hit the city lord, it was like they were venting their anger.
After only ten lashes, the city lord passed out, his body was torn and it was a horrible sight.
Kashin seemed not to have seen this cruel scene. He turned around and went upstairs to have a cup of coffee, intending to wait until the city lord finished his "study" before asking questions.
In Kashin's view, interrogation is a job that is deeply aware of human nature. He knows very well that people like the city lord will inevitably surrender after suffering a certain amount of pain.
Sure enough, this guy confessed quickly. In Kashin's eyes, his resistance was so insignificant.
In the evening, Kashin received the interrogation materials of the city lord. He checked them carefully and after confirming that they were correct, he asked the city lord to sign and seal them.
After that, he asked the mercenaries to hand over the information to the new city lord. Kashin knew that how to deal with the city lord would be decided by the public, and he had completed his task, so there was no need to interfere too much.
He believed that the new city lord would make a fair judgment based on the information, so that Kent City could truly get back on track and get rid of the previous darkness and corruption.
The city lord was busy all day and took care of all the government affairs, but he didn't expect that new interrogation materials would be delivered to him, and he immediately asked the imperial guards to arrest people.
The city hall, wealthy businessmen, and lords of all sizes in the suburbs are all to be brought to justice. All high-level officials and wealthy businessmen are guilty. All the wealthy people in Kent City are thrown into jail. The accumulation of their wealth is definitely a process full of sin, and they deserve to be put to death.
At this moment, the new city lord can use the cells under the city hall normally. The management here needs a group of young talents sent by the palace to operate it. Almost all the senior executives were caught in one fell swoop. The inspection of the port has been very strict since then, but that is another story.
Kashin swept through and eliminated the long-standing security risks in Kent City with a thunderous force. The whole city seemed to have experienced a baptism after a storm and gradually began to restore its former peace and tranquility.
Although order has not yet been completely restored, fortunately, the court magician is in charge of the command, and everything is progressing in an orderly manner. It just takes some time to completely heal the wounds and get back on track.
In this way, the group of magicians can temporarily escape from this arduous task and take a break.
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On a dark and windy night, sixty-one black magic hats appeared on the huge merchant ship of Oscar Trading Company like twinkling stars in the night sky.
Senior Crow was unable to participate in this important mission. He could only come to the port with mixed feelings to send his most sincere blessings and advice to Kashen and other magicians who were about to travel far away.
"Senior, please go back to the Mercenary Association and have a good rest. If you encounter any uninvited guests with bad intentions during this period, do not show mercy and be sure to kill them without mercy. At the same time, please pay close attention to those suspicious people in the city, just in case." Kashen said to Senior Crow with a serious face.
Senior Crow nodded slightly, indicating that he understood, and responded
"I understand. Everyone, please be careful on your journey! What happened in the past two days was truly thrilling. Who would have thought that behind this seemingly peaceful and tranquil city of Kent there are so many dirty and sordid things hidden? It's all because of those evil forces that have made people's lives miserable. It's really despicable!" At this point, Senior Crow couldn't help but clench his fists, with anger flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Kashin smiled and comforted him, "Senior, please don't be angry. This mission is indeed not suitable for you to go with us. Let's say goodbye here for now. When we meet again in the future, we will definitely drink and chat happily!"
After that, Kashin waved goodbye to Senior Crow and boarded the ship that was ready to set sail. As the ship went farther and farther, it finally disappeared into the vast night...